 detrition |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics) the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice | |
| Synonyms: | abrasion attrition grinding | |
| Related terms: | friction abrade | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (geology) erosion by friction | |
| Synonyms: | attrition corrasion abrasion | |
| Related terms: | erosion abrade | |
| 3. | [ noun ] effort expended in rubbing one object against another | |
| Synonyms: | rubbing friction | |
| Related terms: | effort attrition rub | |
| Similar spelling: |
Detroit detritus deathrate |
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